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Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Definition: Adsorption

The phenomenon of accumulation of substance at the surface of another molecular species rather than in its bulk is called adsorption. e.g. Adsorption of gases like nitrogen, carbon dioxide by activated charcoal.

Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Definition: Sorption

When both adsorption and absorption occur simultaneously, it is known as sorption.

Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Definition: Desorption

The process of removal of an adsorbed substance from the surface of adsorbent is known as desorption.

Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Definition: Adsorbate or Absorbed phase

The substance adsorbed on the surface of another substance is called as adsorbate or absorbed phase.

Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Definition: Adsorbent

A substance which adsorbs another substance on its surface is called as adsorbent.

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